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Crispy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Easy Soy Glazed Recipe

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These crispy Asian chicken lettuce wraps feature juicy chicken tossed in a sticky-sweet soy glaze, served in cool, crisp lettuce leaves with crunchy toppings. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for weeknights, parties, or a fresh, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Boston lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss chicken in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
  5. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Return all chicken to the pan over medium heat. Pour the glaze over and toss to coat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings.
  8. If glaze is too thick, add a splash of water; if too runny, let it bubble for another minute.
  9. Separate and rinse lettuce leaves, then pat dry.
  10. Chop carrots, scallions, cilantro, and nuts. Arrange on a serving platter with lettuce.
  11. Spoon crispy chicken into each lettuce leaf. Top with carrots, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and nuts.
  12. Serve immediately while chicken is warm and lettuce is fresh.

Notes

For extra crunch, let cooked chicken rest briefly before glazing. Dry lettuce thoroughly to prevent soggy wraps. Use Tamari and skip hoisin for gluten-free. Swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version. Assemble wraps just before serving for best texture.

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